Quantify Pack, 2nd ed.

Title: Quantify Pack, 2nd ed.
Subtitle: Evaluation & Calculation Module - Ages 8+
Release Date: 03/15/25
Type: STEAM Academy
Brand: Highlights
Type: Subject-Based
Audience: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Launchpad Description: The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement.

STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day.
This Launchpad contains the following apps:

2048 Number Saga (App)
Little Jigs ABC Puzzles helps children learn the letters of the alphabet, build and practice cognitive skills, visual spatial skills, shape recognition, as well as tactile and fine motor skills. Your child will slide and snap the colorful puzzle pieces into place to reveal the the upper and lower case of a letter and an image that starts with the letter. Kids receive positive feedback and enjoy success time after time so they want to keep learning. At any time the child can show the image in the background to help them know where to place the pieces. There is also a solve button so they can solve it if they get stuck and then reset to try again.

Astraware Number Cross, Volume 53 (App)
Over 200 built-in Number Cross puzzles 3 grid sizes and 3 difficulty levels available Unlimited access to our Daily and Weekender puzzles You can have up to 3 puzzles in progress! Unlimited hints With Astraware Number Cross you can take your number-logic puzzles with you wherever you go.

Basic Math Tutor: Multiplication Problems(App)
The Basic Math Tutor series is focused on building skills at the first through seventh grade level. What sets this series apart from other teaching tools is that the concepts are taught entirely through step-by-step example problems of increasing difficulty. It works by introducing each new concept in an easy to understand way and using example problems that are worked out step-by-step and line-by-line to completion. This program covers the important topic of teaching the student how to conquer more complicated multiplication problems with multiple digits. The entire lesson is taught by working example problems of increasing difficulty. Emphasis is placed on giving students confidence in their skills by gradual repetition so that the skills learned in this section are committed to long term memory. Students will be able to work problems with ease, improve their problem-solving skills and understand the underlying concepts of Basic Math Problems. Teachers User Instruction & Resource Guide - Includes Recommended books & Basic Math Websites.

Battle Station (App)
Sound the alarms! All hands to the battle station! In this new math learning game, the only way to defend your ship from enemy submarines is to estimate their location. Your ship's sonar will tell you the coordinates of incoming subs. Then, you must estimate the subs' locations using the marker buoys. This game features: Fun and challenging situations to help kids build their estimation skills (great for grades 1-4) Engaging tasks to give kids a visual understanding of where numbers fall on the number line Encounters with important math units including integers, percentages and decimals Accolades: Winner of the 2013 National STEM Video Game Design Competition

BrainPlay: Brain TV (App)
Highlights presents kids with silly, open-ended questions that challenge kids to think outside the box and will give their brain a workout!

Chess Puzzle (App)
MORE THAN 200 ENGAGING LEVELS • Test your chess skills on a set of challenging, yet solvable puzzles • Try different skins to personalize your experience • Focus on the challenge with minimalistic, non-distracting design • Relax your mind with a fresh approach to the most popular board game in the world • Exercise your brain & solve riddles like a Chess Grandmaster!

Dr. Girder's Bones (App)
Dr. Girder’s Bones is a quiz game for medical students, professionals or anyone who wants to learn about the human skeletal system. The user may get three answers incorrect before their play session is ended. While playing, the user may utilize lifelines to help with the questions. There are flash cards, which allow the user to quickly study bones before entering the game or a test. The local high scores allow the user to save their top 25 scores to show their improvement over time.

Hexologic (App)
Hexologic is very easy to learn and, at the same time, a language-independent logic puzzle game. Based on hexagonal grids, the game reinvents Sudoku rules and brings it to a whole new level. Combining the dots inside the hexes in three possible directions, so that their sum matches the one given at the edge, will be a rewarding experience for both puzzle games’ veterans and newcomers. A simple game-play mechanics adorned with a beautiful graphic design, relaxing music and challenging yet not unbeatable puzzles, will guarantee long hours of fun for gamers of all ages. Jump in the world of Hexologic and show who’s the true master of hexagons!

Numberz (App)
Pick up a great number match puzzle for people of all ages. Connect to the internet to activate multiplayer mode and get bonus score for every won level. You need to be very good at matching numbers to overcome your opponents. Place digits next to each other so that their sum makes up 10. The rules are easy but implementation is hard, especially competing against real people. Numbers Logic Puzzle is a perfect mind trainer for kids and a true matching fun for everyone!

Percent Bingo (App)
Fluency Games is proud to present their newest game, Percent Bingo! Play the classic bingo game that is designed to build fluency and number sense with fractions, percents and decimals. Bingo numbers are given as fractions or decimals and the player converts them to percents before placing on the board. Percent Bingo features adaptive play, and the game introduces more difficulty fractions as the player becomes fluent (faster and more accurate). Percent Bingo also features context sensitive help and hints that also teach conversion between fractions/decimals and percents.

Understanding Science: Scientific Problem Solving(App)
The Understanding Science series is designed to aid the instructor in explaining difficult scientific concepts in an easy to understand format. The presenter Doctor Science, brings the central focus to students in a fun way that is perfect for introducing basic scientific concepts. This program teaches the correct steps in solving problems scientifically.

Who Am I?: Genealogist (App)
Quiz themed videos, presents all the aspects of cool and inspirational jobs. Can you guess the career, before the answer is revealed?